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$55,246 GS-10 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2017)
$71,823 GS-10 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2017)
+$7,616 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 15.99% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,246 $2,124.85 $26.47 +$7,616
Step 2 $57,088 $2,195.69 $27.35 +$7,870
Step 3 $58,930 $2,266.54 $28.24 +$8,124
Step 4 $60,772 $2,337.38 $29.12 +$8,378
Step 5 $62,614 $2,408.23 $30.00 +$8,632
Step 6 $64,456 $2,479.08 $30.88 +$8,886
Step 7 $66,298 $2,549.92 $31.77 +$9,140
Step 8 $68,139 $2,620.73 $32.65 +$9,393
Step 9 $69,981 $2,691.58 $33.53 +$9,647
Step 10 $71,823 $2,762.42 $34.41 +$9,901
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 1 $55,246
  • Locality add-on +$7,616
  • Adjustment percent 15.99%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 10 $71,823

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 15.99% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $2,125 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,762. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

Other grades in COLORADO SPRINGS

GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $55,246 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,823. This is 15.99% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2017, it is 15.99%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,616 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $2,125 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.